Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Allied Land Forces Norway, Allied Forces

Awarded on:

September 17th, 1948

"Lieutenant Colonel Leslie R. Grant, 108497, British Army, Headquarters, Allied Land Forces, Norway, While serving as Senior Civil Affairs Officer for a combined group of British, Norwegian and United States personnel, distinguished himself by meritorious achievements in connection with military operations from 15 March 1944 to 8 May 1945. His keen understanding of the problems of administering civil affairs in a liberated Norway, and the efficient plans and organization which he established, reflects high credit upon himself and the military services of the United States and Their Allies."